Strawberry plant named ‘Yoli’

ABSTRACT

The present invention provides a new and distinct strawberry plant designated as ‘Yoli’ (a.k.a. ‘104522’).

Latin name of the genus and species: Fragaria×ananassa.

Varietal denominations: ‘Yoli’ (a.k.a. ‘104522’).

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a new and distinct strawberry varietydesignated as ‘Yoli’ (a.k.a. ‘104522’).

‘Yoli’ (a.k.a. ‘104522’) is the result of a controlled-cross between afemale parent cultivar designated 1621 and a male parent cultivardesignated 1285 (both unpatented, proprietary cultivars) made by theInventor and was first fruited in Watsonville, Calif. growing fields.Following selection and during testing, the plant was originallydesignated ‘104522’ and subsequently named ‘Yoli’.

This new variety was asexually reproduced via runners (stolons) by theinventor at Watsonville, Calif. Asexual propagules from the originalsource have been tested in Watsonville growing fields and to a limitedextent, grower fields in high elevation. The properties of this varietywere found to be transmissible by such asexual reproduction. Thiscultivar is stable and reproduces true to type in successive generationsof asexual reproduction.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to new and distinctive strawberry cultivardesignated as ‘Yoli’. These cultivars are primarily adapted to theclimate and growing conditions of the central coast of California. Thisregion provides the necessary temperatures required for it to produce astrong vigorous plant and to remain in fruit production from Marchthrough October. The nearby Pacific Ocean provides the needed humidityand moderate day temperatures and evening chilling to maintain fruitquality for the production months.

The following traits and photographs in combination distinguishstrawberry variety ‘Yoli’ from known strawberry varieties. In addition,this new cultivar was confirmed to be a unique strawberry germplasm whentested against the California Seed & Plant Lab, Inc. (Elverta, Calif.)database using Short Sequence Repeats (SSRs). Plants for the botanicalmeasurements in the present application were grown as annuals. Any colorreferences are made to The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart,1995 Edition, except where general terms of ordinary dictionarysignificance are used. The fruit produced by this new cultivar isattractive and of excellent quality.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying color photographs depict various characteristics of thecultivars as nearly true as possible to make color reproductions.

FIG. 1 shows ‘Yoli’ plants growing in the field.

FIG. 2 shows inflorescences and fruits of ‘Yoli’ plants.

FIG. 3 shows ‘Yoli’ plants with near-mature fruit.

FIG. 4 shows ‘Yoli’ plants with runners growing in the field.

FIG. 5 shows petiole leaf of ‘Yoli’ plants.

FIG. 6 shows the flower and calyx of ‘Yoli’ plants.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

‘Yoli’ (a.k.a. ‘104522’)

This invention relates to a new and distinctive day-neutral typecultivar designated as ‘Yoli’. It is primarily adapted to the climateand growing conditions of the central coast of California. This regionprovides the necessary temperatures required for it to produce a strongvigorous plant and to remain in fruit production from March throughOctober. The nearby Pacific Ocean provides the needed humidity andmoderate day temperatures and evening chilling to maintain fruit qualityfor the production months.

The following traits in combination distinguish strawberry variety‘Yoli’ from the known strawberry varieties. Plants for the botanicalmeasurements in the present application were grown as annuals. In thefollowing description, color references are made to The RoyalHorticultural Society Colour Chart, 1995 Edition, except where generalterms of ordinary dictionary significance are used.

‘Yoli’ has not been observed under all possible environmentalconditions, and the phenotype may vary significantly with variations inenvironment.

Hybrid Patent Data Sheet (planted: October Year 1; measurement:November, Year 2) ‘Yoh’ (a.k.a. ‘104522’) Plant Plant Growth Habitsemi-upright Day length neutral Plant season fall Height (mm) 310Diameter (mm) 430 (the entire plant structure, including the“superstructure” of petioles, leaves, flowers) 60 (inner “base” or“heart” structure of the plant, i.e. the mature apical and axial crownsof the strawberry plant where petioles, flowers and runners areattached) Density of foliage medium Plant vigor moderate to highRain/weather tolerance moderate Harvest Ease moderate Terminal LeafLength (mm) 90 Width (mm) 90 Terminal leaflet length/width 1 ratioBlistering none Terminal Leaflet shape orbicular Number of teeth perterminal 20-22 leaflet Shape of the terminal leaflet obtuse base Shapeof teeth obtuse shape of terminal leaflet in concave cross-sectionmargin description of the serrate terminal Color of upper side of leaves136A Color of lower side of leaves 137C Leaf glossiness medium to strongPresence or absence of any leaf absence variegation No. of leaflets: 62Terminal Leaflet margin revolute Terminal Leaflet shape of apex roundedPetiole Length (mm) 244 Width (mm) 3.9 Petiole pubescence medium Petiolepose of hairs outwards Petiole color 145B Petiolule Length (mm) 28Width(mm) 2.6 Stolon Count (mm) 43 Diameter (mm) 3 Widest diameter ofstolon at 4.1 point of attachment of leaf (mm) Density of pubescence onthe medium stolon Stolon number 8 Stolon thickness medium to largeStolon color 145A Stolon anthocyanin absent Inflorescence Petal/flowerCorolla (mm) 25 Calyx (mm) 25 Calyx diameter relative to 1 corollaPosition of calyx even Color of calyx 137A Pose of calyx segmentsspreading Size of calyx in relation smaller to fruit Petal length (mm)13 Petal width (mm) 13 Petal length/width ratio 1 Petal number perflower 5-6 Sepal length (mm) 9 Sepal width (mm) 6 Sepal number perflower 10-15 Peduncle size Medium to long Stipules length (mm) 35Stipules width (mm) 11 Stipule pubescence medium Stipule anthocyaninmild presence Stipule color 145B to 181D Pedicel color 145A Attitude ofhairs on petiole and horizontal pedicel Inflorescence position relativeeven to above foliage to foliage flower arrangement of petalsoverlapping Number of flowers per plant ~20 Flower size medium Petalshape orbicular Petal apex rounded Petal margin entire Petal base shapeconcave Petal spacing overlapping Upper and lower Petal color 155C SepalShame elliptical Sepal apex convex Number of stamen 22 Receptacle color4A Anther color 14A Fertility Self-fertile Fruit Fruit/truss 2-5 Fruittruss length (mm) 235 Fruiting truss diameter (mm) 21.7-26.7 Fruit trussattitude Erect Truss color 145A Length (mm) 47 Width (mm) 39 Fruitlength/width ratio 1.2 Core length (mm) 30 Core width (mm) 14 Glossinessmedium Fruit skin color 41A Fruit weight (g) 21 Predominant fruit shapelong-conical Difference in shape between none to very slight primary &secondary fruits Width of band without of 2 achenes (mm) Position ofachenes even to above Achene color 145A Achenes per fruit 275 Acheneweight (g) 0.25 Firmness of flesh soft to firm Color of the flesh 41AEvenness of flesh color even to slightly uneven Grams of fruit/plant 497(During peak season, June) Appearance Score (from 1-5, 4.5 with 5 =best) Storage longevity 9 to 13 days Cull rate: Non salable fruit <25%production rate Disease and pest resistance Not tested Acidity asmeasured by pH NA Sweetness as measured by brix NA (NA: Not Available)

When ‘Yoli’ is compared to ‘Seascape’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 07,614),‘Yoli’ has a margin of terminal leaflet that is serrate, while themargin of the terminal leaflet of ‘Seascape’ is crenate. In addition,the leaf glossiness of ‘Yoli’ ranges from medium to strong, while theleaf glossiness of ‘Seascape’ is medium. The number of leaflets of‘Yoli’ is 62, while the number of leaflets of ‘Seascape’ is 49. ‘Yoli’also has a smaller fruit, higher yield when compared to ‘Seascape’, andthe flowers of ‘Yoli’ are always presenting above foliage.

The invention claimed is:
 1. A new and distinct cultivar of strawberryplant named ‘Yoli’ substantially as shown and described herein.